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Butler County supervisors approve bridge engineering bid, adopt ROW policy and several administrative measures
Summary
At its July 6 meeting in David City, the Butler County Board of Supervisors approved a $22,500 engineering engagement for bridge repair, adopted a new right-of-way (ROW) policy, approved routine fee reports and payroll items, updated bank signers via Resolution 2026-31, and authorized out-of-state training travel for a deputy.
DAVID CITY, Neb. — The Butler County Board of Supervisors on July 6 approved a package of administrative actions including a bridge engineering engagement, an updated right-of-way policy and several routine financial actions.
The board accepted a bid from MEI for engineering phases 1–3 on bridge repair project C001202225 at a cost of $22,500. Assistant Highway Superintendent Jim Novacek told the board he solicited bids from six firms and received one from MEI; the board voted to accept that bid on a motion by Scot Bauer, seconded by Bob Coufal, with all members voting aye.
Novacek also introduced a proposed right-of-way (ROW) policy for the county. Board members discussed the role of townships in enforcing ROW maintenance versus the county’s statutory enforcement obligation. Audience member Jerome Andel said townships had two years and “done nothing” to enforce ROW maintenance, a complaint the board heard during discussion. After deliberation the board approved the ROW policy as presented on a motion by Brad Vandenberg, seconded by Bauer (all aye).
The board accepted several routine financial and administrative reports and actions: the County Clerk’s monthly fee report and the Clerk of the District Court’s monthly fee report for May 2026 were placed on file; the Monthly Sheriff Report for May 2026 was accepted. The board also approved early payroll for separated employees and a payroll correction on a motion by Bob Coufal, seconded by Jan Sypal.
On financial controls, the board approved Resolution 2026-31 updating authorized signers on the county’s SC & RT accounts. County Clerk Lori L. Aschoff has a copy of the resolution on file.
In personnel and training matters, Sheriff Tom Dion requested approval for Deputy Cory Burtman to attend a 10-day DARE training course in Iowa; lodging and the course are provided free and the county will cover travel and meals. The board approved the travel request on a motion by Jan Sypal, seconded by Tony Krafka (all aye).
The board also approved the Audit Engagement Letter with the Auditor of Public Accounts; the motion to accept the engagement carried unanimously.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m., the Board of Equalization convened briefly and later reconvened, and the Board adjourned at 11:55 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
